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offensive noun

  /əˈfɛnsɪv/ , /ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/
  • (countable, military) An attack.
  • (uncountable) The posture of attacking or being able to attack.
 ofensiva

offensive adjective

  /əˈfɛnsɪv/ , /ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/
  • Causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, hatred, sadness, or indignation.
  • Relating to an offense or attack, as opposed to defensive.
  • (sports) Having to do with play directed at scoring.
 ofensivo

offense noun

  /əˈfɛns/ , /ˈɑf.ɛns/ , /ˈɔf.ɛns/
  • The act of offending.
 ofensa, delito, insulto, transgressão
  • (team, _, sports) A strategy and tactics employed when in position to score; contrasted with defense.
  • (team, _, sports) The portion of a team dedicated to scoring when in position to do so; contrasted with defense.
 ataque
counter-offensive
contraofensiva
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